Future Pregnancies in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 35yo Woman | Ethics | SMLE Q#11094
SMLE Question #11094
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 35-year-old woman (G7P6) is admitted to the obstetric ward in active labor and requests a repeat cesarean delivery. All 6 prior deliveries were by cesarean section. During counseling, the team discusses permanent contraception at the time of cesarean delivery due to increased maternal risk with future pregnancies. She is fully conscious, oriented, and demonstrates decision-making capacity. What is the most appropriate next step regarding consent for sterilization?
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